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I found out that Gunbird for Saturn has an anime intro and full voiced cutscenes. Does this make it the definitive version?

The digital re-releases keep the voices and remixed music.
The Saturn version lacks a YOKO mode (instead having a wobble mode) though I suppose if you can TATE your TV it's probably the most responsive port - or at least as responsive as the steam version.
But does the intro play in TATE? now that is a question.

The anime intro in Saturn Gunbird is yoko only, but the original arcade intro does cycle when tate is selected (although, it appears to be streamed video and not the original sprite art). The only tate game on Saturn that I'm aware of having a vertical encoded intro fmv is Sonic Wings Special.

I heard that it does have a Yoko mode similar to the one in Strikers 1945 where the aspect ratio is different and patterns were adjusted in an attempt to compensate. It's the PS1 version that's stuck with wobble mode.

Anyway, I might stick to the steam version, especially since I can still play it on a 55 inch screen. I do like the Saturn port of Strikers and the PS1 port of the sequel, though. I like that they have tate and the option to rotate the controls. Original 1 mode is not the worse Yoko I have seen. It reminds me of some of those earlier console ports.

Edit: Looks like I was mistaken. Only wobble and arcade mode in Saturn port.

I think we can all agree that Mobile Light Force is the definitive version of gunbird.

Lol

Is there a way to stop being anxious during full run attempt?

Over-practice first. Know everything about the levels inside and out through save state practice. Then just stitch it together.

I usually don't get anxious now unless I have more resources than usual, and usually only in the last five minutes of the run.

Have a cigarette before your run. I'm totally serious here, a lot of my best runs come when I'm smoking because it puts me in a focused but also highly relaxed state of mind. Just don't go chain smoking or anything; I don't smoke to play shmups, rather I play shmups to enjoy my cigarette.

I've been working a bit on Lords of Thunder.

- What's your preferred starting level and armor?
- Do you change armor per-level a lot, or is there a go-to "favorite" that works best across most/all levels?
- It feels like "Power" is the best thing to invest in early on. Is that correct?

I start with Cielom (bottom left), then Dezant (top left), Bosque (bottom right), Helado (bottom), Llmarada (right) and last Auzal (top). It honestly hardly matters. You'll max out your power and life bar within any stage you play first. My reason for Cielom is that it has a very nice flow and you don't require multiple bombs (which you don't have at this point).


Water for all stages except the last boss. Here Fire or earth. Fire is considerably stronger than Water (regular fire shot has the power of the sword attack with Water), but then again Water is really relaxing, since you basically cover the whole screen with your shots anyway. On the boss you need fire or earth to kill the 2nd phase with a single bomb and the stronger attack level makes the 3rd phase a much quicker affair.


It gives you a slight boost at the very beginning of the first stage, but after that you'll be maxed out anyway, so all you really need is to restock on bombs and your shield (if you need it).

Buying the elixir (if needed, depending on your skills) is essential. You'll usually max out your credits (10,000) in the fifth stage, if make sure to buy the elixir before this point in the game or you you'll collect gems for nothing.

Thanks Fudoh! I am now just cruising through the game. I'm probably a day or two away from a 1CC, but this feels very much within reach.

Is there any artwork that shows a closeup of the ship you pilot in Karous? i find it hard to visualize what the craft is supposed to look like just from the top down view, and it is kind of eclectic. I take it that it is some sort of crow mech.

I've heard the the Saturn port of Shienryu saves scores. I can't seem to get that work. Does it work for you guys? FWIW I did change the battery and my other games save scores like they're supposed to.

I just checked mine, and yeah all my previous scores are there. Is it possible there is a setting you're setting that is making it not record high scores?

Are there any differences between the 1P and 2P ships in Radiant Silvergun?

Nope, they're identical. No weird little differences in speed, hitbox size, weapon damage or scoring.



Check the system memory manager. Is a save file being created?

Is Shienryu's option menu in Japanese? Some games require a manual save, if I remember correctly.

Saturn's internal memory is pretty tiny. Maybe it's just full and doesn't have room for the save file?

Is there a specific name for the type of STG's like Thunder Force, Gley Lancer, Phalanx, and Whip Rush?

I don't think so. Console-Exclusive Horizontals? Consolzontals?

I personally tend to think of those sorts of games as "Blast-em-Ups", though that term technically refers to any shmup that lacks a noteworthy scoring system, as opposed to any overarching "style" beyond that.

Anyone got recommendations for "best" companions to pick in Air Zonk? I just started working on it, and I'm not sure if I should be swapping each stage or if there's one that's just known to be the best.

yeah, I definitely recommend an official JP power memory cartridge for a JP system since they are usually cheaper, though it's not recommend for use along with a Action Reply since power swapping is not good for the cart slot. It might also be best to wait for the shipping situation to clear up before ordering one. The official power memory cards are compatible with all region systems and are essential for games with larger saves. I doubt Shienryu's save would be very large, though.

Can anyone please help me with a Mushihimesama 1.0 Maniac quick question:

Best way to deal with these damned bugs?



They are turning out to be the biggest road blocker for me. I can get to stage4 with 4 or 5 life consistently but I always get kinda screwed by these bugs.

Specifically when there's a lot of them right before the midboss.

Those enemies predominantly fire a tap pattern but when you get assault by 4 of them, there's a great potential for getting crossed up. The simplest solution is just bomb. The midboss is where you can rapidly increase your main hit counter so don't worry about any minor score counter loss at those large beetles.

Thanks! I tried some tap dodging and it went better than my other attempts. Guess I'll stick to bombing!

Is Spriggan supposed to get stuck at the end of the credits after you've cleared it?

Yeah, a lot of games on the PC Engine seem to do that (force a console reset at the end). If I remember right, Spriggan also removes your score from the screen as soon as the final boss dies, which makes it such a chore to get a screenshot of your personal best.

I checked earlier on and it did manage to save my score in the options screen even though I'd had to exit out of the game, this is on PCE Mini though.

Incidentally I cleared Ys I&II today and that does the same thing, had to close it down.